Planet EarthKeep young readers engaged as they explore the natural world around them. Full of informative drawings and photos, "fast facts" boxes, and glossary of terms. |
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User Review - dc061140 - LibraryThingThis is a Time Life book. The book informs about planet earth and many of it's aspects. Oceans, erosions, weather, mineral, and the atmosphere are just some of the topics included. I was amazed by ... Read full review
Contents
Planet Earth | 6 |
Continents Adrift | 12 |
What Is a Desert? | 26 |
Copyright | |
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